Here ya' go, somthing for the barefoot movment to be proud of.
http://www.johnlyons.com/dboard/showthread.php?t=11677
http://www.johnlyons.com/dboard/showthread.php?t=11677
Pasofever said:I have been doing "the barefoot" thing with the pasos...doing great..use a "barefoot guy" who really rounds them nice..I am happy with it...
Farrier said:Here ya' go, somthing for the barefoot movment to be proud of.
http://www.johnlyons.com/dboard/showthread.php?t=11677
DQ2B said:Yes, while I think barefoot is best(when possible and with owners committed to it's lifestyle) and that the barefoot movement is, in general, a good thing, it's so sad to see a lot of misinformation and people still unaware of what a proper hoof should look like.
The hooves in the link are terribly pathological and I can't believe a professional trimmer (if the trimmer was indeed a professional) left that stretched white line and underrun heels. I also doubt that any trim or shoe would be the answer for deterioration of the pedal bone. You can't replace bone.
In addition, the best trim in the world will not be enough if the rest of the "package" is ignored. Healthy hooves depend on diet, lifestyle, terrain, healthy immune system and careful management.